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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 200.25 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 200.25 and 144.22 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 200.25 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/200.25 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 200.25 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 28,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880.06/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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